34051 Winston Churchill was used to Convey the Coffin of Sir Winston Churchill from London Waterloo Station to Handborough Station in Oxfordshire after the State Funeral of Sir Winston Churchill in London.

The Southern Railway, Battle of Britain Class, Collectively known as a Light Pacific Locomotive.

These Locomotives Had Air-Smoothing Fitted to the sides of them and a 4-6-2 Wheel Arrangement.

Light Pacific Steam Locomotives were Designed for the Southern Railway by There Chief Mechanical Engineer Oliver V S Bulleid.

The Battle of Britain Class were Designed to be Lighter in Weight than their Sister Locomotives the Merchant Navy Class.

The Battle of Britain Class were Permit to use on a Wider Variety of Routes, Including in the South West of England and the Kent Coast Lines. 

A Total of 110 Locomotives were Constructed Between 1945 and 1950 

The Battle of Britain Class were Named After the Royal Air Force (RAF) and other Subjects Associated with the Battle of Britain.

The Class Operated until July 1967, when the Last Steam Locomotives on the Southern Region were withdrawn.

Sir Winston Churchill Refused the Invitation to Attend the Naming Ceremony of the Locomotive that Carried His Name at London Waterloo Station in September 1947.

Air Chief Marshall Lord Dowding Commanding Officer of Fighter Command During the Battle of Britain Stood in for Sir Winston Church at the Naming Ceremony.